Jia Lingyun ignored Long Gu entirely and spoke to the gathered crowd in a low, steady voice.
"I need no concern from Grand Preceptor Long on this matter!"
Long Gu could not simply let that pass. The entire reason for pushing for the *Duóqíng* (Suspension of Mourning) was to have Jia Lingyun deal with the Three Major Families. If, after being called back to service, he proved incapable of handling them, what use was he?
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